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BLT Fish is Executive Chef Laurent Tourondel’s salute to the “surf” and namely, the sister restaurant to BLT Steak and BLT Prime bistros that specialize in the “turf”-side of the food chain. Located at 21 West 17th Street, between 5th and 6th avenues of Manhattan, this two-floor establishment offers casual dining on the main floor and a more upscale dining experience upstairs. We opted for casual fare on the lower level also known as the “Fish Shack”. We found the food to be delicious and worth the trip. With its festive atmosphere and lively crowd, it’s a great place to meet for drinks and for a solid meal. If you like the raw side of things, this bistro also features an impressive raw bar with a vast selection of shellfish.

As we sat down, we were served warm garlic bread with herb butter. Yum! For appetizers, we ordered the seafood platter and Buffalo shrimp. We would recommend these selections. Our main entrees included yellowfin tuna and a lobster roll, served with grilled corn-on-the-cob. The grilled tuna was really enjoyable, while the lobster roll was just okay. (If you’re looking for a memorable New England-style lobster roll, we would recommend the Pearl Oyster.) For a big treat of seafood, visit BLT Fish on Mondays, Wednesdays or Sundays and you will be offered All-You-Can-Eat Mussels or a Rock N’ Roll Clambake. Although it can be expensive, BLT Fish is worth a visit. We plan to go back again.

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A great place for seafood in NYC with lively atmosphere and extensive seafood selections at reasonable prices. We tried this place without making reservations and were seated right away. The Sunday brunch and prix-fixed menu is good and includes a 3-course meal served daily from noon to 4 p.m. It’s a bargain for $17.95 where you can choose from 3 different soups, main courses (e.g. lobster roll or crab cakes) and house made ice cream or sorbet (the lemon was really good). It’s also served with mini-muffins and biscuits. The service was good too; our waiter was attentive.

For over ten years, the City Crab and Seafood Company has been serving up seafood in the heart of New York’s Gramercy Park/Flatiron district. Located at 235 Park Ave South (Tel. 212-529-3800), City Crab and Seafood Company is the perfect place for a relaxing lunch or dinner. The room is bright and attractive, with huge windows facing Park Avenue South and features a bustling raw bar off to the side. The décor is nautical with bar tables and stools and booth-style tables on the ground floor. City Crab is also a popular place for celebrations and private parties on their upper floor. Patrons can also enjoy live music on the ground floor such as jazz during Sunday brunch. With their selection of seafood and decent prices, I plan to go back again. I would recommend it.

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